Symptoms of ethanol poisoning may include:
There are too many variables (known and unknown) to predict at what point ethanol poisoning may occur. It will vary by species, weight and metabolic rate. The situation is further complicated by the varying stages of fermentation, which depend upon how long the apple has been on the ground, the weather, and even the variety of apple. You would also have to know how many apples have been consumed.
It’s critical to watch for the following symptoms:
Seek emergency medical attention immediately if your pet has any of these symptoms.
Prevention is simple, if a bit of a pain. Clean up fallen apples within a couple of days of them falling to the ground.
Note: Avoid eating fallen apples yourself if they’ve been exposed to fecal matter from either livestock or wild animals, as they may be contaminated with E. Coli.
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Alcohol can be found in other surprising places. Dogs have gotten into trouble eating rotten apples, which can produce alcohol when they go bad.
Darker chocolates, including cocoa powder, contain more theobromine per ounce than milk chocolate. Eating just a half-ounce of baking chocolate could be deadly for a 5-pound dog.
Also, bones can break into sharp pieces that may cause bleeding and infection inside your dog.
Your dog may be eager to eat “people food” from your dinner table or finish leftovers after a meal. Its safe to share certain foods with your dog. But some common foods and drinks can be harmful or even deadly for dogs.
Avocados and their seed and leaves contain a toxin called persin. It can be harmful to dogs and many other pets.
Is Alcohol Dangerous to Dogs or Not?
Some people may think it is funny or cute to give their dog a bowl of beer or wine. Of course, why not let the dog join the party? A drunk dog can, after all, be the life of the party.
Not all pet owners know that alcohol is toxic to dogs. This is, in fact, a very dangerous situation for your dog. Alcohol is poison to a dog, and ingesting too much can, in fact, kill your dog by ethanol poisoning.
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Dogs will ingest just about anything we give them, and that includes alcohol. Is that really a good idea even if it is just a drink of your beer? Can dogs get drunk?
Its time to have a break! I cant wait for my pint.Source: Les Chatfield , CC-BY, via flickr
According to veterinary nutritionist Dr. Jim Sokolowski, wine or beer in moderation wont hurt a pooch. Just be aware that dogs can get drunk, and remember it takes less alcohol because their body weight is much less than a persons.